Li Qi arrived at the outskirts of Xuanjing Mountain.
Shariputra and the Demon Prince were both here.
It was truly an astonishing sight.
Li Qi had never expected his arrival to draw both of them here at once.
But since they were already here.
He merely raised a hand, and the scenery around them shifted. Countless columns of water rose up; soon, fine radiance burst forth, its sound gradually growing louder, roaring like wheels being struck, its light trailing like cords.
Several tables and chairs were drawn forth from the void. The sounds grew ever more numerous, until thunder rose from the waves, its shaking light becoming lightning, joining with clouds as it formed. Before long, pavilions resembling an immortal realm appeared out of thin air.
"Please, have a seat." Li Qi extended his hand, inviting Shariputra and the Demon Prince to sit.
The Demon Prince did not stand on ceremony. Leaning on his cane, he walked straight over and sat opposite Li Qi.
Shariputra, meanwhile, pressed his palms together and performed a Buddhist salute before slowly walking over and sitting beside the Demon Prince.
Li Qi brewed tea at the side. With practiced ease, he boiled Spirit Spring water, then refined fire to kindle the water. Using the method of Water and Fire complement each other, he forced the essence within the tea leaves into the water, where it mingled with its vapor and transformed into entirely new Dao Charm. A mortal needed only one sip to directly obtain a system, after which their cultivation would advance by leaps and bounds with each passing day.
After pouring the blended Spirit Spring for his two guests, Li Qi finally said, "You two are rare visitors indeed. May I ask what brings you here?"
"Thus have I heard—" Shariputra immediately answered.